Risovača Cave

Risovača Cave extends 800 meters into limestone rock, with passages decorated by stalactites, stalagmites, and mineral formations throughout its natural chambers. A prepared route of 167 meters with lighting and displays guides visitors through the accessible sections.

The cave was discovered in 1950 during mining operations and held stone tools and animal remains from the Paleolithic period. Archaeological evidence shows that Neanderthals lived here between 35,000 and 50,000 years ago.

The main hall features a sculptural recreation of a Neanderthal family engaged in daily activities around a hearth, showing how people lived in these caves. This display helps visitors understand the rhythms and routines of prehistoric life.

The cave is easy to walk through on prepared paths, with lighting making rock formations and mineral deposits clearly visible. Visitors should allow enough time to explore both the lit passages and the educational displays without rushing.

Excavations uncovered fossils of about 20 Ice Age species, including cave bears, lions, mammoths, leopards, hyenas, and woolly rhinoceroses. These discoveries reveal the cave served as a refuge for prehistoric megafauna, not just human inhabitants.